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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• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults