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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• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu items
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·Newspaper publishes special section on local history
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·The city installed new traffic cameras to catch drivers running red lights
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about corporate earnings
• ·The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online courses
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space