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 pet store started offering pet grooming packages that include baths, haircuts, and nail trims
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same state
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlife
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event