Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advanceScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly

The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficultiesResearchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collectionDoctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage

The local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals

A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performanceA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

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• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide financial aid for small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the first time in their career
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents