The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables

Library provides free access to online academic journals for studentsSkateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider

Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skillsJuice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu itemsAnimal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets

Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industryAstronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet

Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research

Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in childrenA bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans

Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasolineThe transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runnersA hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote villages

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• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·A medical study found that drinking plenty of water improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester