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 famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·A famous athlete announced their return to competition after recovering from a serious injury that kept them out for a year.
• ·A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·Fitness center adds new weight training equipment and group classes
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages