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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• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric sedan with a 500-mile driving range
• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its rooms
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs