Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 monthsSwimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingFlorist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowersTeachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons

Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groupsResearch finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration

Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin

Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserveResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity

A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxesThe government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging

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• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournament
• ·Scientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution