A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting sea levelsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of AfricaScientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathableThe city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools

Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scoresA major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders

The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time

A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrightsResearchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warningThe government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spending

A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readersA local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 590000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tips
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·Police department partners with community groups to reduce crime rates
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schools
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown