Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

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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• ·A tech startup released a new device that monitors heart rate and blood pressure at home
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issue
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A city launched a recycling education program to teach residents how to sort waste correctly
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats