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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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A tech company secured $10 million in funding to expand its artificial intelligence research division
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a ancient tomb containing artifacts from a little-known civilization
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is cheaper than gasoline
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines