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

A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilitiesA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing developmentA research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adultsA café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey

A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safetyA sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries

A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities

A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous modelsA photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine

A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classesA musician released a live album recorded during a sold-out concert tour across the country

A construction company implemented new safety training programs that reduced on-site accidents by 40%A study found that regular meditation can improve focus and reduce symptoms of ADHD in adults

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• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help shy animals find homes
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists