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 city added more public restrooms
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service, offering exclusive content to paying readers
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing and employment
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults