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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• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schools
• ·A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·A tech company donated old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income
• ·A large energy company invested $3 billion in solar power projects across the country
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people