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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• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·A popular streaming service announced new original content
• ·Parliament voted to pass a revised budget bill aimed at improving public healthcare and education funding
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring archaeologists discussing recent discoveries in ancient civilizations