Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation

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 strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Local authorities reported a 15% drop in crime rates over the past six months citing improved community policing
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·A toy company released a line of educational toys designed to teach young children math skills
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease