A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake

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 disabilities

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal 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 raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholesThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentAn airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

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• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing top designers’ latest work
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident