Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat

A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical eventsA study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelterA startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated

Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery optionsThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages

A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasLocal firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported

A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core productsThe national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days

Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicleA popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics

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• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation
• ·A national forest closed several hiking trails temporarily to repair damage from a wildfire
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage