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 country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 24% in city centers
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professor
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free bread that tasted similar to traditional wheat bread
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings for users