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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• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·The national rugby team won a regional tournament after a thrilling final match
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed track on music platforms within 48 hours
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Furniture store sells modular sofas made from recycled polyester fabric
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm