A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic wasteThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acresCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekA retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

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• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a thrilling final match
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.