A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood testThe local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds

A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost enduranceThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countriesScientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system

The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuelsA tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools

Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theftWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough

A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

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• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year.
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof