Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year

Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficientThe postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages

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 fertilizer

A 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 banks

A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitorsThe government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas

A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s authorScientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel

The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trainsA fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans

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• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A tech company announced a new software update to improve device security
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians