A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computersA research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system

A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day with free activities and giveawaysA local newspaper printed a special section on local historyA bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with ancient grains

A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a projectA smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions

A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier

A hospital started a support group for cancer patientsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewersA tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floodsA local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms

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• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F