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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• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·A national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2300 years
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing