A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024

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 downtownA 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 disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·Scientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibility
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a ancient burial site containing artifacts from a little-known civilization
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete against other schools