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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• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·Opposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·The local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug