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 severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·A major airline introduced a new loyalty program offering more rewards for frequent flyers
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashion
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·A famous director announced a new film project based on a true historical event