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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• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 2000-year-old mosaic floor in an ancient Greek city
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·The city’s mayor announced a plan to build 10,000 affordable housing units over the next five years to address the housing crisis.
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film about historical events next year
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in popular recreation areas
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research