A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activitiesA city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods

A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added featuresA farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruitA museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology

A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenitiesA charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals

A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·Local farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·A construction company finished building a new shopping center that includes 20 retail stores
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units