Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch

City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routesA study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms

A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next monthThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activitiesA multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programsA tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries

A national park started a program to protect endangered birdsA bakery used sustainable packaging for its products

A construction project to renovate an old theater beganA research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases

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• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from a conservation program
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samples
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales