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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• ·Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespan
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·A social media influencer collaborated with a beauty brand to launch a product line
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 25 first-generation college students
• ·A major tech company released a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris