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 study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weight
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season