Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students

A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic wasteThe country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors

A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960sResearchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagersA music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup

The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areasA car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge

Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents

Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plantsA research team studied the impact of climate change on local plant species

A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycaresA farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market

A museum hosted a special exhibition on space explorationA gym offered online fitness classes for people who can’t attend in person

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• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills