A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%

Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this monthAutomotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country

Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemicArt museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsA new survey found that 63% of employees prefer hybrid work models combining remote and in-office work

An international aid organization delivered 13000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflictA major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year

A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in childrenLocal firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported

(责任编辑：降央卓玛)

• ·Local restaurants reported a 40% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street fair with live music and food stalls to boost community spirit
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·A gym started a program for people with disabilities to help them stay active
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect consumers from fraud and false advertising by businesses.
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and qualified for a national tournament
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program