Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·The local fire department hosted a safety workshop for families in the community
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·Airlines announced additional flights to meet the increasing travel demand
• ·A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve mood
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community