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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• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a way to show appreciation
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the next round of the tournament
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles reduce plastic waste by 80%
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·A major bookstore chain announced plans to open more locations in small towns
• ·A new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptiles