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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• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Doctors reported an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens, welcoming school groups and families
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·A local community center announced plans to host a free job fair for unemployed residents
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·A community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research