A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring featuresHot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans

A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bondingThe government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costsA museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo

A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruitResearchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes

The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contenderResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity appThe government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods

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• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·A charity raised money to support animal shelters across the country
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·The city introduced a parking app that offers discounts for carpoolers
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion