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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• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·A photographer’s work was featured in a national art magazine
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays to attract families
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·The city installed new traffic cameras to catch drivers running red lights
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A café started hosting live music nights every weekend which increased its evening sales by 40%