Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief

Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school studentsA study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 38% in tech firms

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issuesA historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fireRetailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping

Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October

Environmental 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 AmericaLifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs

Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soilTrack and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

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• ·A school started a debate club for students interested in public speaking
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people