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 government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in children
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach kids about space exploration
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·A local library opened a new digital section, offering free access to e-books, audiobooks, and online databases.