The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weight
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild