A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays

A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advanceScientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly

The school district announced a new anti bullying program for all schoolsResearchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in childrenThe government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new cityDoctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects

The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area

A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentrationThe central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises

A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regionsThe government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency

Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last yearWages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years

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• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their community