Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresVolunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefsSwimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay

Study reveals that family camping trips increase children’s appreciation for nature

Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding seasonLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesA professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team

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• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks to prevent obesity
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor was released and earned $50 million on its opening weekend
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·The government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areas
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online