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 government launched a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at work
• ·A community center hosted a free yoga class every Saturday, drawing 50+ attendees each session
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus
• ·Weather conditions led to an increase in wildfire risks in the western region
• ·Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating