The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers

Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission lawsA renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflicts

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areasA tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities

The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bayThe country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices

A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video callsScientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

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• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals and progress
• ·Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash
• ·A soccer player scored a hat-trick (three goals) in a 4-1 victory over their rivals
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy