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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• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·A wildlife conservation group started a campaign to protect endangered sea turtles
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster relief
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers