A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year

A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cupsA government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households

A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadiumA city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurantsA tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake

A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its websiteA museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children

A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areasMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

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• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A bakery won a prize for its bread at a international food festival
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities