The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per yearThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year

A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A pet store started offering grooming services for dogs and cats
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones