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 famous actor announced plans to star in a new historical drama next year
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations