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 transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·Local restaurants offered takeout and delivery services to support community members
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new earthquake-resistant building material in a simulated disaster scenario
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A city launched a recycling program for food waste to reduce landfill usage
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration