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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• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A new study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels and improve mental health.
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online courses
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containers
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes