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 at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 140 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·A restaurant app added dietary restriction filters
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center to help patients recover from injuries
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science