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 new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A new museum dedicated to local history opened to the public today