A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood testThe local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds

A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost enduranceThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countriesScientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system

The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuelsA tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools

Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theftWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough

A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

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• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·A school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first year
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new clothing line inspired by ancient civilizations