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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• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal area
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education