Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere

Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapyThe country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade

Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fallSchools introduced a new mental health support program for students and teachers

An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states

The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years

A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorationsA coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends

A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed thirdA tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity

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• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·Doctors recommended annual health checkups to catch potential issues early
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·The local fire department held a fire safety training session for residents
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties