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 government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·A shortage of affordable housing forced 10,000 families to live in temporary accommodation