Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutesA soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee

A volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games after winning the continental qualifierA golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokesA rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match

A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championshipsA cycling race covering 1,000 kilometers across the country was won by a 25-year-old rider

A hockey team announced a new coach to replace the outgoing coach who led the team for 10 years

A track and field athlete won three gold medals at the regional games in sprint and long jump eventsA tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children

A national park offered camping permits online for the first timeA bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains

A construction project to renovate a old library beganA research study found that volunteering can improve mental health

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• ·A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads in rural areas
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·A city launched a recycling reward program where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·The transportation department announced expanded bus services to connect rural areas to urban centers