The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainabilityA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trashA tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities

A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school studentsA restaurant was awarded a "best local cuisine" prize by a regional food magazine

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years

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• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A national park closed a campground temporarily due to a wildfire risk
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·A hospital started a pediatric care program
• ·Research finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilities
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet for their contributions to modern verse
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their new album, with shows scheduled in 30 countries next year.
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination