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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• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food from Africa
• ·Running club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·A city council
• ·A local theater showed a foreign film series to introduce audiences to international cinema
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions
• ·The city council approved the renovation of an old historical building
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its food
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries