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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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·A smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·Local businesses participated in a trade fair to showcase their products
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland