A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood testThe local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds

A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost enduranceThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countriesScientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system

The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuelsA tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools

Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theftWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough

A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

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• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Sports team signs star player to a five year contract
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpoints
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·International aid groups sent 5000 tents and blankets to families displaced by a recent wildfire
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.