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 set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·Ambulance service trains local residents in CPR and first aid
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·A city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·A new hospital was built in a rural area to improve healthcare access
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a sustainable textile company to create eco-friendly jeans
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products