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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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A new subway line opened in the city today, reducing commute times for over 50,000 daily riders by an average of 30 minutes.
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·The government launched a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·The education department announced free online courses for teachers to improve digital skills