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 coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·Running club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth league
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions