A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade

Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the areaThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this yearA tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students

Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation ratesThe police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously

A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties

Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foamA photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month

A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee barA musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues

A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being

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• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to renovate all its locations over the next two years
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online