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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• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A bakery used local ingredients to make its bread and pastries
• ·A construction company implemented new safety training programs that reduced on-site accidents by 40%
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line made from recycled materials
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of wheat this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season.