Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zooFashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsSurvey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities

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• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on the moon to collect soil samples
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·A famous musician released a new album, which broke streaming records within the first 24 hours of its release.
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·A movie theater added luxury seating and expanded its snack menu to boost ticket sales
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average