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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• ·The government announced a new policy to support small businesses
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Police department implements body camera policy for all patrol officers
• ·A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary critics
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and music
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international cities
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations