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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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·A study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books