Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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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• ·Scientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A farm started offering guided tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·Local schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability
• ·A historic peace agreement was signed between two neighboring countries after three years of diplomatic negotiations.
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults