Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists 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 gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

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• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A major airline said it will increase flight frequencies to European cities by 30% next quarter
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategies