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 found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan options for all of its popular pastries
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems