The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty

High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissionsA famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon

A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households

Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A software company offered training for new users
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall