Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers

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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• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roasting
• ·Study finds that remote work reduces commuting time by average of 90 minutes daily
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary