The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainabilityA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trashA tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities

A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school studentsA restaurant was awarded a "best local cuisine" prize by a regional food magazine

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years

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• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 25 first-generation college students
• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers
• ·The school district announced plans to hire more teachers
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·Doctors recommended reducing screen time before going to bed to improve sleep quality
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Local restaurants reported an increase in takeout orders due to changing consumer habits
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft