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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• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·Local schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children