Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models

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 government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery services to rural areas
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Local police reported a 21% decrease in vandalism cases after launching a community patrol initiative
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce