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 city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·Fire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries
• ·Video game company announces release of new adventure game next quarter
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·A music festival attracted over 85000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new convention center to attract more events