The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

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 coast

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• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm
• ·A hospital started a pediatric care program
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping during a special sale
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·The national rugby team won a regional tournament after a thrilling final match
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages