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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• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisans
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods
• ·The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks