Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficientA new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show

Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levelsA city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work

An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged studentsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterThe postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

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• ·A research team studied the effects of screen time on children’s sleep patterns
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming
• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·The government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s