The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A construction project to widen a busy highway began this monthA smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and foodA hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothingA city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas

A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poetsA best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall

Schools introduced a new mental health support program for students and teachersAn energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035

A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern statesThe WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

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• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 20 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research