A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.

A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless sheltersWeather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years

A team of veterinarians provided free dental care for pets at a local community centerResearchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adultsThe city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times

A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelersA local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaThe local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals

A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performanceThe city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries

Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support lifeThe government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects

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• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Clothing brand releases limited edition line made from recycled fishing nets
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five
• ·The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·A tennis player won their 22nd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours