The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adultsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefsSchool newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

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• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A heavy rainstorm hit the southern region causing flooding in several small towns
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training to community members
• ·Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skills
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the world
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with award winning actor
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active
• ·Scientists developed an organic fertilizer that improves soil quality without harmful chemicals
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults