A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advance

A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regionsThe 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 yearWages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three yearsA leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars

The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machineryThe government announced plans to reduce corporate tax rates from 25% to 20% to attract foreign investment

A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency

A tech startup unveiled a new AI-powered medical device that can detect early signs of diabetes using a simple blood testA tech company released a new fitness app that tracks users’ workouts and provides personalized training plans

A community garden started a "seed library" where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plantsA bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffeeA university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students

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