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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• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areas
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·The city installed a new traffic control system to reduce traffic jams
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·A major airline announced it would be increasing flight frequencies to popular tourist destinations during the summer season.
• ·A research study found that regular exercise improves mental health
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee