Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers 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 riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand the universe
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·A new survey found that 63% of employees prefer hybrid work models combining remote and in-office work
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week