The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season

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 onlineThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfort
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·The city’s public library added more digital resources for remote learning
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·Animal rescue group transports injured wildlife to rehabilitation center
• ·Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze