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 bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating short videos
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movie
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet