A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activitiesA city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods

A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added featuresA farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruitA museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology

A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenitiesA charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals

A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients
• ·A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of a virus
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties