Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

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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• ·A social media platform introduced new features to protect user privacy
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at a dig site
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·A university opened a new sports complex with a gym, pool, and outdoor fields for students and faculty
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new hospital
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
• ·A social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks