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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• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 200 homes and damaged a local port
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods