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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• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·Scientists developed an organic fertilizer that improves soil quality without harmful chemicals
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings