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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• ·Animal rescue group transports injured wildlife to rehabilitation center
• ·The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered wildlife habitats from industrial development
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food from Africa
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine