Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

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 linesThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesScientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagersResearchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day

The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishersA famous fashion designer launched a new clothing line inspired by ancient civilizations

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed foods for better healthThe city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs

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• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·Heavy rainfall caused landslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities
• ·A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals
• ·A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·Pet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours