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 research study showed that reading books reduces stress levels
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of volatility
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of deep-sea fish that glows in the dark
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms