The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boatersA study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism

The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volumeVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this yearEngineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air

The government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

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• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of plastic waste on sea turtle nesting sites
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating and sharing photo reels
• ·A study found that reading for 30 minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 20%
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A major food company recalled a popular product due to a potential safety issue