The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per yearThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year

A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries

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• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of digital cameras due to a faulty lens that could break
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·A café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team
• ·A car accident resulted in minor injuries for the drivers involved
• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 28 different cultures
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced it will expand to 50 new locations across the country by the end of 2024.
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Theater group puts on outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in city park
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·The government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areas