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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• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.