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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• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·The national choir performed a concert at a famous venue
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5000 followers
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event