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 bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnesses
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growth
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials