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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• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing top designers’ latest work
• ·A airline added more flights to a popular business destination
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertainty