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 tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery
• ·A study found sufficient vitamin D reduces respiratory infection risk by 30%
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve self-esteem and confidence in teenagers
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses