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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• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring 10 local poets, with proceeds going to a literacy charity
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·The city council discussed plans to improve public transportation services
• ·A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournament
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for livestock
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays