A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundingsThe city started a program to fine people who litter in public parksA major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers

Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderlyThe government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums

Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer earlyA tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs

A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter monthsA school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks

A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farmsA wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat

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• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at work
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament, ending their bid for the championship.
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners