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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• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a new sci-fi film set to release next summer
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A major smartphone brand released a new model with a 6.7-inch display and 5000mAh battery
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·The government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown