Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schoolsA city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution

A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursA famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader

A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adultsThe government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans

Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communitiesA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes

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• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus