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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• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests to use
• ·A school started a environmental club to teach students about conservation
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary