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 popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rink
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion