A library added a "quiet study room" for students preparing for exams

Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illnessLocal schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage financesThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices

A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredientsResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.