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 social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from a conservation program
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers