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 Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months 
Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country 
  
A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years 
  
A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternativesA study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners 
  
The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs 
A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communitiesThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals 
A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous modelsWeather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country 
A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific OceanThe stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates  |