A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for essential nutrients
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to improve public transportation
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center