The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional informationA major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 45 stand-up comedians from 10 countries

Local farmers reported a 26% increase in wheat yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds

A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adultsWeather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 yearsThe country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year

A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquakeScientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus