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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• ·A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new species of sea slug in the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks to prevent obesity
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A tech company recalled one of its laptop models due to a potential fire hazard caused by a faulty battery.
• ·A tech company announced a new innovation in artificial intelligence
• ·A major airline introduced a new loyalty program offering more rewards for frequent flyers
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade
• ·A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adults