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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• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·Bakery introduces new line of gluten free products
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant serving traditional dishes from their home country
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women
• ·The local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversary
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books