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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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 12000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates
• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authors
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide