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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• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film about historical events next year
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibility
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults