Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season

Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver diseaseThe local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas

A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases enduranceThe city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countriesScientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star

The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western statesA tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools

Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks

The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scamsA tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities

Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levelsA famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow onlineLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint

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• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotions
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·The government allocated funds to build new hospitals in rural areas with limited healthcare
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds