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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• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·A streaming service added a new category of classic movies to its library for film enthusiasts
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·The city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities
• ·The school district announced a new program to support students with special needs
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·Tennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design