A severe earthquake hit a coastal town causing significant building damage and several injuries

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 forest

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North AmericaSchools 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 marinasThe WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesA famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month

The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoorsA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

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• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·Dance troupe performs at international festival in Paris
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A local café introduced a new menu item inspired by international cuisine
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children