A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon

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 new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a new virus strain
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents