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 clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·The national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year, including several sequels to popular franchises.
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of plastic waste on sea turtle nesting sites
• ·A soccer league announced a new salary cap to ensure financial fairness among all teams
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·The national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns
• ·An airline announced discounted tickets for students traveling to attend college or university