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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• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year
• ·A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·The local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation program