Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 monthsSwimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingFlorist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowersTeachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons

Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groupsResearch finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration

Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin

Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserveResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity

A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxesThe government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging

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• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·The school district launched a new program to teach students about financial responsibility
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novels
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·A photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new hiking trail around a local lake
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·The city council discussed the possibility of building a new stadium
• ·A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s library
• ·A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane