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 in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies
• ·A sports league announced a new season schedule with more games in smaller cities
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·Researchers at a medical center found that regular exercise can slow down the aging process by preserving muscle mass and cognitive function.
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships