Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workersVeterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care

Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinationsResearch finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilitiesDance troupe performs at international festival in Paris

Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved cameraHikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

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• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered wildlife habitats from industrial development
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A social media platform introduced new features to protect user privacy
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills