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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• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to convenience customers
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·Scientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·Local schools organized a cultural exchange program with schools abroad
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficient
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques