A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon

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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• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2300 years
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·A coffee shop started offering plant-based milk options for all its drinks