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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• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant serving traditional dishes from their home country
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·Farmers in the region reported better harvests of wheat and corn due to improved irrigation
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international cities
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials