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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• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers