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 local theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 45 stand-up comedians from 10 countries
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer