A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%

The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skillsA winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice

A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 20%
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illness
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·Major hotel chain commits to eliminating single use plastics in all locations by 2026
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a book
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·A small café started hosting live music nights every Friday that increased evening sales by 45%