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 professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a satellite to study climate change patterns
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original TV shows and movies
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic to raise awareness about ocean pollution
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Sports team signs star player to a five year contract
• ·Local restaurants reported a 35% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home