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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• ·Opera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A new study showed that meditation can improve focus and concentration in adults
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain