A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its rooms

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 found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad bar
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for an animal shelter
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers