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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• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adults
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors