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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• ·The space agency successfully deployed a satellite to study climate change patterns
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by 15%
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children receive all recommended vaccinations
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft case
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A tech company donated computers to schools in poor areas
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes