A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years

• A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 10% over the past five years, thanks to conservation efforts.
• A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal area
• An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions
• A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center