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 study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A charity raised funds to provide clean water to villages in developing countries
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to develop its new AI-powered productivity tool
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors