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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• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors to improve balance and flexibility
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Wednesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year