Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills

A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%

A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizerA severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayedA study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults

The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banksA museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning

Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby starThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition

Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail

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• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day