A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schoolsA popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scrollThe fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight

Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back painThe city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter

A charity organization built a new community center with a library and gymScientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sportsResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers

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• ·A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood
• ·A museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient Roman ruins in a small European village
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation