Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere

Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapyThe country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade

Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fallSchools introduced a new mental health support program for students and teachers

An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states

The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years

A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorationsA coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends

A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed thirdA tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity

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• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for customers who book tickets three months in advance
• ·A social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts
• ·Farmers used organic fertilizers to improve the quality of their produce
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars