Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goods
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for allergies with fewer side effects
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s
• ·A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the city