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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• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advance
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A charity raised $200,000 to build a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A local newspaper printed a local history section
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in the number of patients with a certain disease
• ·Movie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets