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 team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A new survey found that 70% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability.
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions
• ·The government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·A scientist presented their research at an international conference in front of 1,000 attendees
• ·Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·The city council announced plans to improve bike lanes throughout the city
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring