A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless deliveryThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia

A tennis player returned to competition after injury and won a tournament in their comebackA museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from CairoResearchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions

A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team

A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A writer was awarded a grant to complete their novel about a family’s journey during a historical event
• ·A major clothing brand announced plans to use only sustainable materials by 2030
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinations
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 30 countries next year
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee