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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• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields due to favorable weather conditions
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 25 countries over the next 12 months.
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem