A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in need
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes
• ·The city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals