The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

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• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients manage chronic pain
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about content marketing trends
• ·Scientists invented a new type of wind turbine that generates more electricity
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction