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 tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2035
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·A garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens
• ·Researchers found that certain plants can purify the air in indoor spaces
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plans
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers