The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access educationThe space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial lifeLocal businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain healthLocal firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accidentA popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours

The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next yearA local school won a national award for its environmental education program

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• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of work
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property
• ·A catering company expanded its menu to include more plant based meal options
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly produce boxes
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property