Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advanceScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly

The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficultiesResearchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collectionDoctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage

The local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals

A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performanceA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

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• ·The government offered tax credits to businesses that install solar panels
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time