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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• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that is essential for pollinating certain crops
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·Engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect chickens from a highly contagious disease
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to research artificial intelligence
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy