Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation

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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• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Scientists discovered that a common mushroom has properties that boost the immune system
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the international tournament
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents