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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• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in Paris
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t