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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• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools
• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries