A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsMovie 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 hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

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• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredients
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report showing a 30% increase in endangered species populations
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·The city council discussed the possibility of building a new stadium
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism