Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A local school held a science fair, with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration.
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·Theater group puts on outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in city park
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features