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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• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·The national baseball team secured a spot in the upcoming world championship
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys