Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetingsCommunity organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river

Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceansArchaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCEDietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein

Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtownPhotography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center

Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesA major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adultsA local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choicesThe national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

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• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training