A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year, including several sequels to popular franchises.

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·A famous actor donated their collection of movie memorabilia to a film museum
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growth
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes