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 city updated its public transit schedule to reduce wait times during peak hours
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a way to show appreciation
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol