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 local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to store renewable energy for use when needed
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development, finding long-term impacts
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about corporate earnings
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills