A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degrees
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·The national space agency successfully launched a new satellite to monitor climate change and track natural disasters.