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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• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A community garden donated 120 pounds of peas to a local food bank
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·A construction project to repair old roads began in the downtown area
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities