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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• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A musician released a new single that became a top hit on streaming platforms within days of release
• ·Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·International observers were invited to monitor the upcoming elections to ensure fairness and transparency
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600