The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

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• ·A major tech company released a new tablet with a foldable screen and enhanced processing power
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports
• ·Bloggers attend conference focused on content creation and digital marketing
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advance
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library