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 best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·A community organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in the area
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand the universe
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras