Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park

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 fire

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shoppingDoctors 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 forestA best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America

Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homesNewspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on site

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• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts ride event to raise money for cancer research
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quickly
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with a focus on sustainable farming practices
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A charity started a meal delivery program for elderly residents who are homebound
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient tools used by early humans in Africa
• ·A construction project to renovate an old train station into a community center began
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams