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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• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 13% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Local restaurants reported an increase in takeout orders due to changing consumer habits
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages