The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainabilityA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trashA tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities

A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school studentsA restaurant was awarded a "best local cuisine" prize by a regional food magazine

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years

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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·Fitness center adds new weight training equipment and group classes
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotions
• ·International observers were invited to monitor the upcoming elections to ensure fairness and transparency
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·Local businesses participated in a trade fair to showcase their products
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years