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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• ·Scientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional craftsmanship
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobs
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%