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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• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·Researchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping for all orders during a special sale
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor