A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

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

(责任编辑：Knowledge Bites)

• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional crafts for local residents
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kids
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·A tech startup secured $5 million in funding to expand its product line
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·A local business association organized a networking event
• ·Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendors
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health