The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boatersA study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism

The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volumeVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this yearEngineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air

The government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

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• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery fragments in a rural village in central Europe
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathable
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake