The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers

Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission lawsA renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflicts

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areasA tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities

The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bayThe country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices

A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video callsScientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

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• ·A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills
• ·A café introduced a seasonal lavender latte that became a viral hit on social media
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A tech startup launched a new device that helps monitor home energy use
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online