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 survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 200 homes and damaged a local port
• ·A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand