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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• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·A new report showed endangered species numbers dropped by 10% over five years due to conservation
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter