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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• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors to improve balance and flexibility
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring archaeologists discussing recent discoveries in ancient civilizations
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor weather patterns
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·The national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff