Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity

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 restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A major clothing brand announced plans to use only sustainable materials by 2030
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A construction company began work on a new shopping center in the suburbs
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines
• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs