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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• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quickly
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in popular recreation areas
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiency
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library
• ·A new virtual reality (VR) headset was released that weighs 50% less than previous models reducing user fatigue
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop