The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries using security camera footage from local businesses
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs