A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

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 collars

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• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 11000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A major music festival revealed its lineup including award-winning artists from around the world
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A famous director announced a prequel to their award-winning film will be released in 2026
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·Local businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks