Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

The city hosted an international trade fair showcasing products from over 50 countriesA new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress

Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruitsThe government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching

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• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·A major airline announced it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing demand for travel.
• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves