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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• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·A gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to test theories about black holes
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·Public transport companies introduced contactless payment options
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties