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 famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy settings for users
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas