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 local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising, imposing heavy fines on violators.
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·Police seized $75000 worth of counterfeit electronics in a raid on a downtown market
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight
• ·A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songs
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need