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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• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 590000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providers
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·The university announced a new research partnership with a leading tech company to study AI ethics
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·A famous chef partnered with local farms to create a farm-to-table dining experience
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced courses
• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·Researchers studied the impact of diet on gut health in children
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound