A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·Researchers at a medical center found that regular exercise can slow down the aging process by preserving muscle mass and cognitive function.
• ·A jewelry brand released a collection using recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year