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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• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their screen time before bed to improve sleep quality
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50