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 severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·A research study found that listening to music can reduce pain
• ·A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of release
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·The government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spending
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care, adding 30 beds
• ·A café introduced a new menu item inspired by Mediterranean cuisine
• ·The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread