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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• ·The government passed a new law to increase the minimum wage, aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers.
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs
• ·A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families