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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• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with unique flavors
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver in real time
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members