A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug
• ·A golfer set a new course record during a professional tournament
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time