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 supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles reduce plastic waste by 80%
• ·The city council discussed the possibility of building a new stadium
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bonding
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packaging
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings