Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults

Furniture store sells modular sofas made from recycled polyester fabricLibrary offers free access to online language learning platform for cardholders

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

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• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $15000 for disaster relief efforts