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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• ·The central bank announced it would inject $6 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating type 1 diabetes using new cell therapy
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet