Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regionsThe government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency

Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last yearWages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three yearsA leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars

The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machineryThe government announced plans to reduce corporate tax rates from 25% to 20% to attract foreign investment

A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency

A tech startup unveiled a new AI-powered medical device that can detect early signs of diabetes using a simple blood testA tech company released a new fitness app that tracks users’ workouts and provides personalized training plans

A community garden started a "seed library" where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plantsA bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffeeA university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students

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• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles
• ·A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residents
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A renowned author signed copies of their latest book at a downtown bookstore
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·The government announced plans to invest in improving public schools
• ·The government provided support to families struggling with rising living costs
• ·A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitors
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.