A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museumsHospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuriesFootball league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season

Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekendUniversity researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient

Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsThe federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas

A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two yearsRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

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• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of Japan
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language films
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents