The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuateA startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intakeLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery

The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in AsiaA tennis player returned to competition after injury and won a tournament in their comeback

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo

Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illnessAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safelyA study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers

The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hoursVolunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next year
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A team of doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a 5-year-old child, giving them a new chance at life.
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs
• ·A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 200 homes and damaged a local port