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

A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next yearA city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest

A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for carsA farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visitsA museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station

A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling softwareA charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments

A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeThe national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music

A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxietyThe city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel

A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practicesDoctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet

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• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for documentaries
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about rising inflation
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks