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 popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·A museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of plastic waste on sea turtle nesting sites
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic peace agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new hospital