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 retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual sale
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting
• ·The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·The school district installed high-speed internet in all schools to support online learning
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan, including funding for roads, bridges, and airports.
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties