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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• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinations
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes
• ·Local farmers reported a 30% increase in fruit production due to optimal weather conditions
• ·A international aid organization delivered 10,000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to ongoing conflicts.
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities