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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• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A severe heatwave swept the southern region prompting cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions
• ·A city installed 25 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in community centers and senior centers
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·Police recovered over $50000 worth of stolen electronics during a raid on a storage facility
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines