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

High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissionsA famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon

A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households

Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament, ending their bid for the championship.
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·Local police organized a community safety workshop for residents
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·Scientists found that listening to classical music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards