Cross country team sets new school record at state competition

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shoppingDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect

The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in OctoberEnvironmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America

Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staffAn energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes

A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas

The WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patternsThe government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts

Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapyA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

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• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 6 million people in rural areas
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development, finding long-term impacts