Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schoolsA city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution

A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursA famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader

A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adultsThe government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans

Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communitiesA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes

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• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Scientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife
• ·A study showed that online courses have a 70% completion rate for adult learners
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degrees
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days