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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• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystems
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about rising inflation
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·A community organized a park cleanup day that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from the film industry
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new security features
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents