Scientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hoursDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect

The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in OctoberEnvironmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining projectA best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America

Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staffAn energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homes

A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingA global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030

Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talksHealth officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated

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• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at home
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·Farmers in the region reported a 20% increase in crop yields after using a new organic fertilizer
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs