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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• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·The national space agency tested a new landing system for future lunar missions
• ·The national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Newspaper publishes special section on local history
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 24-year career citing health reasons
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online