A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activitiesA city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods

A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added featuresA farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruitA museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology

A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenitiesA charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals

A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world