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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• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times
• ·A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to research artificial intelligence
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression