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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• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events
• ·The national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve