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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• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets like snakes and lizards
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·City announces plan to convert old factory into community art space
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertainty