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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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career
• ·A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help fight a cholera outbreak in a developing country
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A new hospital was built in a rural area to improve healthcare access
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping for all orders during a special sale