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 study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 25% over the past two years.
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A new survey found that 73% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·Tennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion
• ·A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month
• ·Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2200 years