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 stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech