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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• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.