Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie 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 hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists 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 gardens

Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime gameLocal schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment

The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaimA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030

The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parksA tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities

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• ·An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·A flood destroyed several roads and bridges in a rural area
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·Researchers found that daily meditation can reduce stress levels by up to 25% in adults
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talks
• ·A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction
• ·A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in 10 years