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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• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·The city hosted an international film festival featuring independent films from around the world
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·A charity organization supported education programs for children in poor communities
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year