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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• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for senior citizens traveling alone
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruit
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly