Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star

Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next monthDoctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of wasteA best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism

Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesParamedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response

Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action gameResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

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• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of waste
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·Researchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer