The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

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 coast

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• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A local school held a charity event raising over $50000 for children with cancer
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·The government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spending
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea regularly can lower the risk of certain diseases
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms