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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• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of volatility
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several highways due to heavy snow
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·The national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults