Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch

City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routesA study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms

A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next monthThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activitiesA multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programsA tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries

A national park started a program to protect endangered birdsA bakery used sustainable packaging for its products

A construction project to renovate an old theater beganA research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases

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• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·A farm invested in a new irrigation system that reduced water usage by 30% while increasing crop yields
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·A scientist developed a more efficient solar panel that works in low light
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need
• ·The education department launched a free online tutoring program for students struggling with math