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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• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $670 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·The national library added 10000 new books to its collection
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children
• ·A grocery store chain started selling pre-made healthy meal kits for busy families
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season