Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months

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 packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high windsA team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement

The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by political tensions

A charity raised funds to support animal rescue groups during hurricane seasonSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition

Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between mealsCandle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups

Ambulance service trains local residents in CPR and first aidTelevision show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony

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• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that tracks fitness metrics and monitors heart rate