A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cups

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

(责任编辑：杜近芳)

• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Teachers are using online learning platforms to provide extra resources for students outside class
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·A local middle school’s debate team won the state championship after defeating 30 competing teams
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Scientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks