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 new social media app launched focusing on user data privacy and security
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·A international aid organization delivered 10,000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to ongoing conflicts.
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·A study revealed that 70% of people feel lonely at least once a week highlighting a growing social issue
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games