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		  A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collectionA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program 
 Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updatesA celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families 
 Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of waterA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training 
 An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibilityA tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 daysScientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praiseLocal businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year  | 
		



