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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• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools