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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• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior center
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks