A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.

Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 monthsSwimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingFlorist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowersTeachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons

Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groupsResearch finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration

Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin

Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserveResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity

A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxesThe government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging

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• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A construction company began work on a new hospital wing dedicated to mental health services
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in need
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus