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 public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools
• ·A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade