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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• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 70000 residents in the central region
• ·Retailers launched a new loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to customers
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·Volunteers organized a community food drive to help families in need during the holiday season
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families