Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic

Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusA major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued

The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’tA local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarterA global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertensionA university organized a conference on artificial intelligence and its impact on society

A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fictionA city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources

A fashion brand released a new line of summer dresses made with lightweight, breathable fabricA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

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• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats
• ·Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s storms
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation