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 famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• ·A tech firm announced it will open a new research lab focused on developing quantum computing
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·The stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies
• ·A pet store started offering monthly wellness checks for dogs and cats at a discounted rate
• ·Police seized $75000 worth of counterfeit electronics in a raid on a downtown market
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.