A new survey found 60% of employees prefer hybrid work combining remote and in-office days

Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarParamedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients fasterVideo game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel

Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veteransHardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water

Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest

Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design servicesMagazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film

Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy sourceCycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside

Study shows that adding turmeric to meals reduces inflammation in the bodyFurniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood

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• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·A local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades