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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• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic peace agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Scientists discover well preserved dinosaur footprint in desert region dating back 120 million years
• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas