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 university hosted an international conference on global health issues
• ·A charity collected 2,000 winter coats to distribute to homeless individuals and low-income families
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiences
• ·A sports league announced plans to expand to more cities next year
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled fishing nets collected from oceans
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring