The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boatersA study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism

The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volumeVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this yearEngineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air

The government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

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• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthma
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for tourists
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued