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 farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a rare bird
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·The national basketball team hired a new coach with international experience
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion