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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• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes in the city
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·A photographer’s work was featured in a national art magazine
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13.5 minutes
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology