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 library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·The government announced a $280 million fund to support rural broadband expansion in underserved areas
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.