Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

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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• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying campaign to create a safer school environment
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage their remote teams more efficiently.
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·Farmers collaborated with local restaurants to supply fresh ingredients