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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• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers
• ·A renowned author released their highly anticipated novel, which quickly became a bestseller on international book lists.
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem
• ·A tech company donated software to local non profit organizations
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults