Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch

City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routesA study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms

A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next monthThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activitiesA multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programsA tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries

A national park started a program to protect endangered birdsA bakery used sustainable packaging for its products

A construction project to renovate an old theater beganA research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases

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• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·A local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·A leading streaming platform released a documentary highlighting the work of climate activists worldwide
• ·A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineering
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts