A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activitiesA city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods

A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added featuresA farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruitA museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology

A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenitiesA charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals

A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin star
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history