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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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A bank announced a student loan refinancing program with lower interest rates
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened with modern amenities
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods