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 new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that is essential for pollinating certain crops
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists