A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year, including several sequels to popular franchises.

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·Automotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados daily can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models