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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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·Schools introduced a new mental health support program for students and teachers
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel