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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• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor was released and earned $50 million on its opening weekend
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter