A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming filmPower company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usualA team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War

Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday seasonA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

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• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Local restaurants reported a 40% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season