Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours

The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projectsConsumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook

A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbersThe country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural productsReal estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble

The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprisesA global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regions

The 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 yearA fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business

A software company released a free version of its app to attract more usersA community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center

A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives to meet the growing demandA school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling

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• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Farmers faced challenges due to unexpected changes in weather patterns
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city