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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• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·City hosts parade to celebrate local heritage and culture
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photo
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans
• ·A study showed that online courses have a 70% completion rate for adult learners
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health