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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• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13.5 minutes
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its release
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the city
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide