The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwideHospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekendUniversity researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics

Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years agoA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levelsA study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year

A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

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• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music critics
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A critically acclaimed author released a new novel exploring themes of family and identity
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe