Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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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• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A famous fashion designer unveiled their new collection at an international show
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries, calling for increased donations.
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon