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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• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A research team discovered a new species of animal in a remote rainforest, which is believed to be endangered due to deforestation.
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie