A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensA new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors

A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economiesHealth experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programsResearchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes

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• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic
• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·The city council discussed the possibility of building a new stadium
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patients
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed foods for better health
• ·The government announced plans to
• ·Software company releases update to fix security issues in popular app
• ·A major smartphone brand released a new model with a 6.7-inch display and 5000mAh battery
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award