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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• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·A tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·Running club hosts 10k race that raises $50000 for local food bank
• ·A professional cyclist won the Tour de France for the first time in their career
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets and warm clothing to homeless people in winter
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app to help riders find accessible vehicles