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 new study showed that meditation can improve focus and concentration in adults
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about content marketing trends
• ·A charity collected 2,000 winter coats to distribute to homeless individuals and low-income families
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best-selling author, drawing over 300 attendees
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 18% in high school students
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes