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 tech company released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities
• ·Police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of robberies that have been occurring in the downtown area.
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issues
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families