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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• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets
• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings