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 high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·City announces plan to convert old factory into community art space
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournament
• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers