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 school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflicts
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 15 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation