A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

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’t

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• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms
• ·A study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought