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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• ·A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·A hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes
• ·A café started serving breakfast burritos made with organic eggs and local salsa
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Farmers in the coastal region reported higher yields of seafood due to improved aquaculture techniques
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·Fire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·A coffee shop used compostable cups
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season