A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic wasteThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acresCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekA retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

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• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hours
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless speakers due to a potential fire hazard
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·Marine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer risk
• ·Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter