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 farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·A new fitness trend gained popularity among young people
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offs