Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologiesA wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

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• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·The national space agency tested a new landing system for future lunar missions
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·The city’s public transport system reduced fares for students and seniors
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes for local residents
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·The national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services
• ·A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication