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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• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Dietitian suggests adding probiotic foods to diet for better gut health
• ·A city hosted a art fair that featured works from 100 local artists and drew 8,000 visitors
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a week
• ·Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosis
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year