The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

A tech company released a new software tool that helps small businesses manage online orders more efficientlyThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil healthA new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa

Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of firefliesLocal police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey

The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhoodScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste

The school board approved the construction of a new elementary schoolResearchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure

The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technologyA tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

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• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam tournament after defeating the top-seeded player in the final
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·A city launched a recycling reward program where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff