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 famous athlete announced their return to competition after a long injury recovery
• ·A new study shows that more people are choosing remote work options
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·A university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·A construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the capital to discuss trade disputes and climate action collaboration
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country