A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parksA hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons

A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniorsThe government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies

A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen timeA charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia

Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is eco-friendlyThe city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools

Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxietyA major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all orders

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• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·A pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve problem-solving skills
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments