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 national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted over 100000 spectators this year
• ·A tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting