A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring featuresHot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans

A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bondingThe government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costsA museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo

A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruitResearchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes

The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contenderResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity appThe government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods

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• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties