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 team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·International organizations are sending medical supplies to a country hit by a recent cholera outbreak
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly