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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• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·A famous painter’s exhibition drew large crowds to the art gallery
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers