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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• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building walls
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a 30% discount to encourage families to exercise together
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit