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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• ·Community center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a flexible screen
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Public library offers free 3D printing workshops for community members
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health