A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays

A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advanceScientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly

The school district announced a new anti bullying program for all schoolsResearchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in childrenThe government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new cityDoctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects

The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area

A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentrationThe central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises

A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regionsThe government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency

Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last yearWages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years

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• ·Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·A construction company won a contract to renovate a historic theater in the downtown area
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 33% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science
• ·A hospital purchased a new CT scanner to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A museum hosted a concert featuring traditional music from a different culture