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 global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·A charity organization provided disaster relief to communities affected by earthquakes
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bags
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology