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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• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·A popular music festival announced its 2024 lineup, featuring award-winning artists from around the world.
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·The local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups
• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to two scientists for their work on developing mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.
• ·A museum offered guided tours in multiple languages