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 government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·A library added new digital tools for teachers to access educational resources
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food safety