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

A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next yearA city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest

A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for carsA farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visitsA museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station

A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling softwareA charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments

A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeThe national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music

A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxietyThe city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel

A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practicesDoctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet

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• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·Fire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A school added a new course on financial literacy to help students learn about budgeting and saving
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·The national ballet company performed a new dance piece to critical acclaim
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found that daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.