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 city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive games
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·The local library expanded its collection of digital books and resources
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models