A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training to community members
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents