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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• ·An automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony