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 identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·Heavy rainfall caused landslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Ice cream shop makes small batch ice cream with flavors like lavender honey
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness