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 revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·The government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A pet store started offering pet adoption events in partnership with a local rescue organization
• ·A multinational company announced it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies.
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new airport terminal
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products