A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024

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 downtownA 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 disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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