A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

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 collars

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• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 2000-year-old mosaic floor in an ancient Greek city
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items
• ·A famous musician released a new album after a five - year break
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·The government invested in new technology to improve public services
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu option that quickly became one of its most popular choices
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption