Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America

Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentA severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region

The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methodsScientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel

An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with childrenLocal police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving

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• ·Global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030.
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·The federal reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter, citing stable inflation levels.
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries using security camera footage from local businesses
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households
• ·Local schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability