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 government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Local restaurants reported a 35% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and households
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world