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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• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 23 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with award winning actor
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units