A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members this month
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·An airline announced it would add more in-flight entertainment options for passengers
• ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults