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 large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by 15%
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.