Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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 projectA best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America

Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staffAn energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homes

A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingA global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030

Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talksHealth officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated

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• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river, with volunteers collecting over 5 tons of trash.
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system
• ·The education department announced free online courses for teachers to improve digital skills
• ·A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary critics
• ·A famous poet published a new collection of works centered on themes of hope and resilience
• ·A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera