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 historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packaging
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response
• ·Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 14% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where teachers mentor new educators
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section