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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• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library, including several exclusive titles.
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers