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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• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for benefits
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to reduce youth crime
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospital