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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• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kids
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residents
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella