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 retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·Automotive company recalls 50000 SUVs due to faulty fuel line connections
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products