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 tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A major airline announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel for 10% of its flights
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia