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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• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·A scientist presented their research at an international conference in front of 1,000 attendees
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal classes for expectant mothers
• ·A major airline announced new in flight services to enhance passenger comfort
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·Farmers collaborated with local restaurants to supply fresh ingredients
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging