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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• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid training to schools
• ·The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safety
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel, set to begin filming next month.
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·International organizations are sending medical supplies to a country hit by a recent cholera outbreak
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round