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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• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults, led by a local ceramic artist
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights