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 sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the city
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·The police department launched a program to build trust with the community
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers.
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about inflation
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflation
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and reduced risk of certain diseases