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 boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring local comedians
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·Pet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units