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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• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion
• ·The government launched a program to encourage renewable energy use
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by 15%
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses