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 study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·The local community center offered free classes in cooking and nutrition
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on weekends during the summer
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotions
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes