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 city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth