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 city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A major bookstore planned to expand its digital book collection
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiency
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity