A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cups

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

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• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new emergency gear
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology
• ·A major tech firm released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers