The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·The national rugby team won a dramatic match with a last-minute try
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to elementary students
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Local authorities launched a polluted river cleanup with volunteers collecting 5 tons of trash
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands