Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsFashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heaterCoffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia

Oceanographers 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 risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresA study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating

A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucksAn airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularlyThe government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores

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• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A large bookstore opened a new branch with a coffee shop inside
• ·Study shows that daily meditation reduces symptoms of chronic stress by 30 percent
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by local artists
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt organic farming practices
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology