Farmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems

Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kidsPark rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsFashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collectionStudy finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

Firefighters 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 populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

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• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring animals from the Amazon rainforest
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste more efficiently
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years