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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• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online store to sell fresh produce to customers at home
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinkles
• ·A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands