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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• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·A technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive function
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town, causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries.
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·A university research team studied how social media affects romantic relationships
• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year