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 tech company released a language-learning app
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of waste
• ·A volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games after winning the continental qualifier
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access college prep courses
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas with limited healthcare access
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A popular music festival announced its 2024 lineup, featuring award-winning artists from around the world.
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·The city implemented a new waste-sorting program to reduce environmental pollution
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes