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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• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 6-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A famous director announced a new film project based on a true historical event
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A team of doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a 5-year-old child, giving them a new chance at life.
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings