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 museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for children
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·International aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with local artisans to create handmade accessories
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people
• ·The city’s mayor announced a plan to build 10,000 affordable housing units over the next five years to address the housing crisis.
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate