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 city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A charity raised $200,000 to build a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schools
• ·The education department launched a new program to provide free tutoring services to students from low-income families.
• ·A popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issues