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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• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for an animal shelter
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film about historical events next year
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of heart disease in nearby residents
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users