Good News Stories for Monday October 7th
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Pete Kelly
Monday, October 7th, 2024 2:30pm
A new type of fabric influenced by squid has been created by researchers at the University of California that can adjust temperature to a specific temperature controlled by your body. Researchers suggest this could be especially useful for cold weather clothing. Read more here! (Good News Network)
The number of one-horned rhinoceroses poached in India has fallen by 86% since 2016 and for the first time since 1970, no rhinos were poached in the country. Government programs have protected these rhinos which are an important part of their biodiversity. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
There are some promising signs that inflation is beginning to slow down and increases in wages are finally outpacing inflation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation climbed 2.5% over the last 12 months (ending in August) down from 3.4% over the previous year, and average hourly earnings have increased 4%. Read more about these stats and decreased crime rates here! (Good News Network)
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