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 local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a thrilling final match
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·A hospital announced plans to expand its pediatric department with 30 new beds
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages