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 A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035 
The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekendsA luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years 
  
Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better healthThe local zoo offered educational programs for school groupsA new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly 
  
The city council voted to increase funding for public art projectsA tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators 
  
Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water 
The school district provided high-speed internet access to all schoolsAn international aid organization delivered 14000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict 
A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next yearA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children 
Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products  |