Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

The city hosted an international trade fair showcasing products from over 50 countriesA new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress

Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruitsThe government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching

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• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roads
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food to reduce food waste
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns
• ·The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight management