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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• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·A study revealed that dog owners have lower stress levels than non-dog owners
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces obesity risk in teens
• ·Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food
• ·A restaurant added an all-day breakfast menu, increasing morning sales by 30%