The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access educationThe space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial lifeLocal businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain healthLocal firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accidentA popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours

The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next yearA local school won a national award for its environmental education program

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• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·A city launched a recycling reward program where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·A local bookstore hosted a poetry reading event
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·Doctors issued a warning about the rise in cases of heat-related illnesses during the summer months
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour to promote their latest album