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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• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·Doctors developed a new Alzheimer’s treatment that slows the disease’s progression
• ·A farm installed a wind turbine to power its operations and reduce energy costs
• ·A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools