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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• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets like snakes and lizards
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several highways due to heavy snow
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity
• ·A sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the city
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions