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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• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones