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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• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A professional athlete set a new national record in the 100-meter sprint at a recent competition
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·A celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Bloggers attend conference focused on content creation and digital marketing
• ·Students raised awareness about climate change through a protest
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness