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 new report showed endangered species numbers dropped by 10% over five years due to conservation
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtown
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·Hikers document rare wildflower species in remote mountain region
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content