A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adults
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site
• ·A school district added after-school programs
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences
• ·The city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish