A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035

The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekendsA luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years

Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better healthThe local zoo offered educational programs for school groupsA new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly

The city council voted to increase funding for public art projectsA tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators

Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water

The school district provided high-speed internet access to all schoolsAn international aid organization delivered 14000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict

A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next yearA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

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• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·A hospital started a cancer support group
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·A new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe