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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• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artist
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A new law was signed to protect freedom of the press and prevent censorship of independent media
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 24 countries within 24 hours
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times