A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·A high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the capital to discuss trade disputes and climate action collaboration
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills