The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boatersA study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism

The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volumeVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this yearEngineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air

The government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

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• ·Researchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levels
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Library offers free access to online language learning tools
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities