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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• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·A city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automatically
• ·A popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin star
• ·Hardware store expands inventory to include more sustainable building materials
• ·A charity organization built shelters for homeless families in urban areas
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students working evening shifts
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds