The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per yearThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year

A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries

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• ·Researchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levels
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisans
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race