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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• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season, following high ratings and positive reviews from critics.