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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• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·A local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation
• ·A local bakery expanded its business to three new locations after seeing a 30% increase in sales last year
• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• ·The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams
• ·A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
• ·Local businesses participated in a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus