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 major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·The government planned to build 10,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system