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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• ·An international aid organization delivered emergency food supplies to regions affected by drought
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focusing on environmental protection and sustainability
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology, in a deal worth $500 million.
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·A team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 6 million people in rural areas
• ·A musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space exploration