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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• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds for first-class mail, with most items arriving within two days.
• ·A clothing store donated unsold items to a charity that helps homeless people
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Skateboard park hosts competition with prizes for best tricks
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage their remote teams more efficiently
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·Farmers report higher crop yields due to improved irrigation systems