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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• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·A school started a garden project to teach students about growing food
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating