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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• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snap
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community garden
• ·The government increased funding for research into renewable energy sources like wind and solar
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·The city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A baseball team won the national championship after a seven-game series against their division rivals
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices