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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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·The national rugby team secured a historic victory against their long-time rivals in the regional championship
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic waste
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·A study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings
• ·A city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families