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 city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state
• ·Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced courses
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults