The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that generates more energy
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fire
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·A new report showed renewable energy jobs increased by 25% over two years
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers