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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• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The government offered tax incentives to companies that adopt environmentally friendly practices
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new type of renewable energy device
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Researchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens