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 school started a robotics club
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experience
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·Farmers in the region reported better harvests of wheat and corn due to improved irrigation