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 local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·Doctors recommended that people get regular check ups to prevent serious health issues
• ·A musician’s new song became the most-streamed track of the week on global music platforms
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·The national hockey team announced its new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play