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 new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes for people who can’t attend in person
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·The railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances