Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsFashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heaterCoffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia

Oceanographers 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 risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresA study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating

A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucksAn airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularlyThe government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A national park closed a popular trail temporarily to repair damage from heavy rains
• ·Scientists invented a new type of wind turbine that generates more electricity
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument can improve memory in older adults
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails