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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• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%
• ·A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·The government announced a $280 million fund to support rural broadband expansion in underserved areas
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of bank robberies in the region
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A soccer league announced a new salary cap to ensure financial fairness among all teams
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care, adding 30 beds