Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

The city hosted an international trade fair showcasing products from over 50 countriesA new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress

Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruitsThe government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching

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• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education