Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch

City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routesA study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms

A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next monthThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activitiesA multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programsA tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries

A national park started a program to protect endangered birdsA bakery used sustainable packaging for its products

A construction project to renovate an old theater beganA research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases

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• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home
• ·Local restaurants reported an increase in takeout orders due to changing consumer habits
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city with 1200 bikes available at 60 stations
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·A study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students