Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schoolsA city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution

A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursA famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader

A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adultsThe government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans

Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communitiesA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes

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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·A large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areas
• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·A cycling race covering 1,000 kilometers across the country was won by a 25-year-old rider
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote part of the ocean
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event