A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website

A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivityThe city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medicationsThe government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitalsA popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season

Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adultsThe police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush

A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer riskThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

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• ·Police seized $75000 worth of counterfeit electronics in a raid on a downtown market
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quickly
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·A library added books in 10 different languages to support immigrant families