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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• ·The government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·A charity organization distributed food supplies to families in need
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·Farmers association reports successful harvest thanks to mild summer weather
• ·A music festival attracted over 100000 attendees from across the country
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gear
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children