A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficientThe postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages

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 fertilizer

A 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 banks

A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitorsThe government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas

A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s authorScientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel

The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trainsA fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans

(责任编辑：金钟国)

• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a state competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to address complaints from shoppers and business owners
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·Scientists observed that a bird species is changing its diet due to climate change