Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than othersThe city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in childrenThe government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materialsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

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• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A construction company used drones to inspect the roof of a historic building before repairs
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Florist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option