The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy maskA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

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• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of summer dresses made with lightweight, breathable fabric
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthy
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A tech company moved its headquarters to a larger building to accommodate its growing team