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 study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of spinach may lower the risk of heart disease by 23%
• ·An airline announced discounted tickets for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·Car manufacturers announced plans to standardize charging ports for all electric vehicles by 2028
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores