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 passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire more employees in the coming year
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·A multinational company announced it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies.
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teams
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults