Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

(责任编辑：南投县)

• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·A new study showed that social media use affects teenagers' sleep quality
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·Coffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in need