Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman EmpireA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution

Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown areaA new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint

The government announced plans to improve road safety measuresA popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

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• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A new hospital was built in a rural area to improve healthcare access
• ·Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artists
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new sports center
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model