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 soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan funding roads bridges and airports
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residents
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie