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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• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with specialized care for sick children
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·Newsletter includes tips for preparing homes for upcoming winter weather
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·Hikers document rare wildflower species in remote mountain region
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve self-esteem and confidence in teenagers