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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• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A tennis player won their 20th Grand Slam title breaking a long-standing record
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 33% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants