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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• ·Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next month
• ·A national park closed a campground temporarily due to a wildfire risk
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the west
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000