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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• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·The local museum hosted a special event for children featuring hands on activities
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case