Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresVolunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefsSwimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay

Study reveals that family camping trips increase children’s appreciation for nature

Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding seasonLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesA professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team

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• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western district
• ·A coffee shop added specialty teas
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm