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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• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·A new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi opened to positive reviews