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 tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteries
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·International leaders gathered for a summit to discuss strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.