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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• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults
• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of smartwatches due to a potential overheating problem
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·Train company introduces Wi Fi service on all commuter routes
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes for people who can’t attend in person
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps