Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America

Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentA severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region

The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methodsScientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel

An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with childrenLocal police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving

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• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·A social media influencer launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents