The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats

A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficientlyThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage

A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decadeA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloadsA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

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• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·The government planned to build more affordable housing units
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials