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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• ·Tech startup unveils portable solar charger that works in low-light conditions
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity, featuring music, dance, and food from different countries.
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focusing on environmental protection and sustainability
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids