Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months

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 coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

The city hosted an international trade fair showcasing products from over 50 countriesA new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress

Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruitsThe government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching

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• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alert
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·The government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of plastic waste on sea turtle nesting sites
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood