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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• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classrooms
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·City officials announced plans to build a new park in the downtown area, featuring walking trails and a community garden.