Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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 using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 13% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five