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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• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best-selling author drawing hundreds of fans
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A new study showed that remote work has improved work-life balance for 60% of employees
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses
• ·A global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction