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 heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Music festival draws over 50000 attendees over the weekend
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·The national library added 10000 new books to its collection
• ·Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration
• ·Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a local nature reserve
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that detects cancer in X-rays
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development