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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• ·Study finds that remote work reduces commuting time by average of 90 minutes daily
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive function
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown