Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentA study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults

A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer monthsA new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accidentA government agency updated its tax filing website to make it more user friendly

A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next yearA city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest

A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for carsA farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits

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• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that detects cancer in X-rays
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals