The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwideHospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekendUniversity researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics

Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years agoA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levelsA study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year

A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands
• ·The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment