A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users plan routes in advance
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bonding
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people