A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers

A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobsLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s mealsResearchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression

The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parksA hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons

A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologiesA tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperaturesA team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

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• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·Local farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early