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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• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A team of scientists successfully sent a spacecraft to explore a distant planet, aiming to gather data about its atmosphere and surface.
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·Community center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams
• ·A social media platform introduced a new feature to limit the spread of harmful content
• ·A pet groomer added a teeth-cleaning service for dogs that became popular among local pet owners
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 listeners
• ·Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites