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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• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·Scientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices