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 United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·A tech company donated computers to a local elementary school for its computer lab
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 15 different countries
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas to improve healthcare access
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week