Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after defeating the defending champions
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stations
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new security features