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 community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·The national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics
• ·Scientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened its doors to the public
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its release
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new suspension bridge connecting two coastal towns
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national tournament
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster