Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic

Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusA major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued

The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’tA local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarterA global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertensionA university organized a conference on artificial intelligence and its impact on society

A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fictionA city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources

A fashion brand released a new line of summer dresses made with lightweight, breathable fabricA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

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• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast
• ·Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advance
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·A tech company hired 50 new employees to expand its customer support team
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standards
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles