The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

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• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing system to make it easier for taxpayers
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·The government launched a program to help people quit smoking
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students