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 professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area, addressing the shortage of medical facilities.
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·A city council discussed plans to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship defeating their rival by 15 points
• ·A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50