Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star

Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next monthDoctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of wasteA best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism

Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesParamedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response

Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action gameResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

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• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A new restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ opened to long waiting lists
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect consumers from fraud and false advertising by businesses.
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.