Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills

A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%

A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizerA severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayedA study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults

The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banksA museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning

Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby starThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition

Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail

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• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food from Africa
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·Engineers completed a new high-speed rail line connecting three major cities
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film about historical events next year
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%