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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• ·A construction project to renovate an old train station into a community center began
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at a dig site
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity