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 wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·The city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes