A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at homeA school started a debate club that won a regional competition

A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical storesA community garden hosted a "herb workshop" that taught residents how to grow and use herbsA bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours

A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother tasteA university opened a new career center to help students find internships

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app

A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cottonA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring local comediansA school started a debate club where students compete against other schools

A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countriesA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats

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• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·A charity organization started a job training program for the homeless
• ·The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·A sports league announced a new season schedule with more games in smaller cities
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults