The national tennis team qualified for the international tournament

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schoolsA city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution

A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursA famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader

A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adultsThe government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans

Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communitiesA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes

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• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $120 million
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six months
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on various topics
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults