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 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new convention center to attract more events
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless speakers due to a potential fire hazard
• ·A city added 10 miles of new bike lanes to connect residential neighborhoods to downtown businesses