A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

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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• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bookstore to host monthly author readings and coffee tastings
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief
• ·Local police increased security at public events following recent safety concerns