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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• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with experience leading teams to international titles
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new park in a residential area
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·A new virtual reality (VR) headset was released that weighs 50% less than previous models reducing user fatigue
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·The local museum hosted a special exhibition on ancient civilizations
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·A city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building