Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery

The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal cityResearchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors

A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly moviesLocal police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence

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• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant serving traditional dishes from their home country
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing