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 new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·A large energy company invested $3 billion in solar power projects across the country
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will use only sustainable and recycled materials in its products by 2030.
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·A environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 25% over the past decade.
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·A local school held a science fair with student projects on renewable energy and space