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 construction company used eco friendly materials for a new building project
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A school district started a breakfast in the classroom program to ensure students eat before lessons
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·The police department launched a program to build trust with the community
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year