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 community organized a neighborhood garage sale that raised over $3,000 for local schools
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for arthritis that reduces pain and inflammation
• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain roads due to snow
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquake
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies