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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• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to improve digital skills
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·The stock market rose 1.8% after a major pharmaceutical company announced a new drug
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging water pipelines in rural communities
• ·Hikers document new waterfall in national park previously unknown to officials