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 team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·A bakery won a national award for its custom wedding cakes, known for intricate sugar flower designs
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 14-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea can improve skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute
• ·The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat rising inflation, which has reached a 10-year high.