Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acresThe national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub

Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 yearsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

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• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones