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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• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·The stock market declined slightly due to inflation concerns
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes