Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·The local police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in high-risk neighborhoods through community policing.
• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·A scientist developed a new method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease using a simple blood test
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts