Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologiesA wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

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• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books