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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• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course record
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns