The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwideHospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekendUniversity researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics

Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years agoA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levelsA study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year

A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

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• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·The government planned to build 10,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·A social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·A research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft