A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schoolsA popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scrollThe fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight

Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back painThe city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter

A charity organization built a new community center with a library and gymScientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sportsResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers

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• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series by famous experts
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·Pharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community halls