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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• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next month
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans, supporting 10+ creators
• ·Retail chain introduces zero-waste aisles with package-free food options
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·The government implemented new regulations to protect consumer rights
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts