Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics

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 vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computingA local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week

A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adultsHeavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas

A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental healthThe government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures

A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novelsResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu