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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• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·Candle company supports reforestation with each sale
• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·The United Nations released a report warning that global temperatures could rise by 2.7°C by 2100 if current emission trends continue.
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·The city introduced a parking app that helps drivers find available spots in real time