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 group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·A small business owner started a blog to share tips and advice related to their industry
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about corporate earnings
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a swimming pool and gym
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners