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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• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local school’s music program
• ·A famous athlete announced his retirement from professional sports
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adults