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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• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·An airline added a new direct flight route connecting a mid-sized city to a popular vacation destination
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items
• ·A community organized a neighborhood garage sale that raised over $3,000 for local schools
• ·A famous athlete announced they will donate a portion of their salary to support youth sports programs
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum