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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• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes for local residents
• ·Local schools held a sports day for students to promote physical activity
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy