A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic wasteThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acresCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekA retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

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• ·Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·A city installed 25 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in community centers and senior centers
• ·A social media platform introduced a new algorithm to personalize content
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible