Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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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• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother, creamier coffee option
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A charity organization built wells to provide clean water in villages
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music critics