A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activitiesA city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods

A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added featuresA farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruitA museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology

A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenitiesA charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals

A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizes
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger relief
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter punishments for illegal hunting
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·The president’s administration launched a task force to combat corruption in government agencies
• ·A musician went on a solo tour across small towns to support local music venues
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads