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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• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with ancient grains
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·A farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at local farmers markets during the fall season
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing to provide specialized care for sick children
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas