A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans

Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its starThe government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states

A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schoolsResearchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacksThe police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams

A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signingsDoctors recommended annual health checkups to catch potential issues early

The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals

A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressureA local restaurant won a national award for its food

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degreesA team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in 10 yearsA charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia

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• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronaut
• ·A farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author