Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets

A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minoritiesA study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%

Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trashA tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 millionA new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities

A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countriesA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

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