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 prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 6 million people in rural areas
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools