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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• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Local businesses participated in a trade fair to showcase their products
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco-friendly travel destinations
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·Movie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water