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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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffee
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2033 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·The local community center opened a new fitness facility for residents of all ages
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood