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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• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·The mayor announced a plan to improve public parks with new playgrounds and trails
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance in the tournament
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A beekeeper reported a 20% increase in honey production this year due to better weather conditions
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water