A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 500,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system.
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·Researchers studied climate change’s impact on plants
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·The police department launched a new campaign to raise awareness about road safety for cyclists
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·Doctors developed a new Alzheimer’s treatment that slows the disease’s progression
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families