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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• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming international tournament
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A study showed that online courses have a 70% completion rate for adult learners
• ·Coast guard conducts training exercises in preparation for hurricane season
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degrees
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime match
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineering
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world