Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 monthsSwimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingFlorist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowersTeachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons

Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groupsResearch finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration

Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin

Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserveResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity

A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxesThe government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging

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• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the