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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• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·A charity raised $200,000 to build a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time