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 photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 33% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035