Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent

Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste lawsA renowned journalist announced the release of a new book about global political changes

Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this weekA large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areasA tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities

The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team

A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average

A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century authorLocal police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft

A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines of customersThe country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices

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• ·The city council approved plans to create a new hiking trail around a local lake
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity, featuring music, dance, and food from different countries.
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods