Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America

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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• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country