Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four years
• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to make learning more engaging for visitors
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·A famous documentary filmmaker released a new work focusing on the impact of deforestation
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time