A best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists

The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidentsA social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts

An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decadeA heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residentsA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classes

The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortageA museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years

A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand

Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural useThe postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in regional cuisine from their home countryResearchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills

A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-wasteA drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens

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• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens, welcoming school groups and families
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·The national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six months
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy
• ·A renowned author released a new novel that quickly became a bestseller
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.