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 severe flood hit a rural area, destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter.
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·Local farmers reported a 26% increase in wheat yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A historic peace agreement was signed between two neighboring countries after three years of diplomatic negotiations.
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned pets
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its artisanal bread, which is made using traditional methods and local ingredients.
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A local hospital announced it will expand its emergency department, adding 20 new beds and hiring 50 more staff members.
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children