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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• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with guided walks through the vineyards
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·The government invested in new technology for public schools
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear