Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman EmpireA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution

Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown areaA new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint

The government announced plans to improve road safety measuresA popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

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• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best-selling author, drawing over 300 attendees
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schools
• ·A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organ
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·A charity organization organized a fundraiser gala with celebrity guests
• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local culture
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species