A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefightingA social media platform added tools to help users manage their screen time

Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and honey from local beekeepersThe WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve careA golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areasResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week

A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseLocal authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusA major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued

The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

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• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products can reduce indoor air pollution and improve health
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 18% in the past year
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music