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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• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·A study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A team of marine researchers documented a significant increase in sea turtle nesting sites along the southern coast
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax