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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• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·A new survey found that 60% of employees prefer hybrid work models, combining remote and in-office work.
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·A research study found that spending time gardening can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·A study showed that drinking one cup of black tea daily can improve blood circulation
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness