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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• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·A school started a environmental club to teach students about conservation
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·Volunteers organized a clean-up activity to remove garbage from the local river
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter