A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition

Scientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune responseThe city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collectionResearchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scoresLocal hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families

The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probeA popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon

Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire

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 project

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• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·The school district announced plans to hire more teachers
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A scientist received a grant to continue their research on a cure for a rare disease