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 fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wear
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A hotel renovated its