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 photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guide
• ·A community organized a park cleanup day that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan funding roads bridges and airports
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A global public health summit concluded with a plan to improve vaccine access in developing countries