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 heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options