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 study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·The WHO launched a program to train nurses in rural areas of Africa to improve maternal health
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that detects cancer in X-rays
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners
• ·Engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones