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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• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·A chemical leak at a factory in the industrial zone was contained with no health risks reported
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rink
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed foods for better health
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages
• ·A fire department taught local residents how to use CPR during a free training session
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·Scientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic