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 new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projects
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·A local community center launched a program to help elderly residents learn how to use digital devices and stay connected.
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservation
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children