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 software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·The police department launched a new campaign to raise awareness about road safety for cyclists
• ·A research study found that spending time in nature improves cognitive function
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators