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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• ·Astronomers captured images of a rare supernova explosion in a distant galaxy
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient artifacts dating back 5000 years
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce sugar intake
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students