Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acresThe national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub

Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 yearsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

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• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection to celebrate its 50th anniversary
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters