The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access educationThe space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial lifeLocal businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain healthLocal firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accidentA popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours

The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next yearA local school won a national award for its environmental education program

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• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international cities
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·A charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas