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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• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal substances during a recent operation
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·Newsletter includes tips for preparing homes for upcoming winter weather
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health