The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

A tech company released a new software tool that helps small businesses manage online orders more efficientlyThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil healthA new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa

Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of firefliesLocal police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey

The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhoodScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste

The school board approved the construction of a new elementary schoolResearchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure

The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technologyA tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

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• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants