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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• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens, welcoming school groups and families
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award