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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• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·Tech startup launches AI powered app that helps users track personal carbon footprints
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·Archaeologists found ancient ruins that date back over 2000 years in a small village
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks