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 government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Farmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss global energy security
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·Research finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilities