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

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series by famous experts
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects