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 study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity
• ·A construction company built a new school gym
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water