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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• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event
• ·A city added 10 miles of new bike lanes to connect residential neighborhoods to downtown businesses
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened its doors to the public
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas