Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months

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 visitsA museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station

A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling softwareA charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments

A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeThe national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music

A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxietyThe city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel

A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practicesDoctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet

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• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes for local residents
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month
• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·A café introduced a new menu item inspired by Mediterranean cuisine
• ·The city implemented a new traffic management system to reduce congestion downtown
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship