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

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5,000 followers