Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch

City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routesA study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms

A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next monthThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activitiesA multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programsA tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries

A national park started a program to protect endangered birdsA bakery used sustainable packaging for its products

A construction project to renovate an old theater beganA research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases

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• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health
• ·Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year
• ·The national football team won a key match to qualify for the upcoming world cup
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight