An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in OctoberEnvironmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaSchools 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 boardwalksThe WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

A soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal healthA local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs

Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutesThe national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·A charity organization provided disaster relief to communities affected by earthquakes
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·Scientists made a breakthrough in renewable energy storage technology
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults, led by a local ceramic artist