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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• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets