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 straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need
• ·Archaeologists uncover ruins of ancient temple in Southeast Asia
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·The stock market rebounded 1.2% after a day of losses driven by positive economic data
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season
• ·The government invested in new technology to improve public services
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services