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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• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months