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

(责任编辑：冯玮君)

• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A software company introduced a new tool to help remote workers collaborate more effectively
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A regional summit on refugee rights concluded with a pledge to provide more humanitarian aid
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms