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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• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat