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 famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couples
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·The city introduced a parking app that helps drivers find available spots in real time
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years