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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• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a famous space mission
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·Researchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices