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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• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bookstore to host monthly author readings and coffee tastings
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to research artificial intelligence
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·A software company released an update to its project management tool with new collaboration features
• ·The national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local university
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa