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 school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressure
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·Local schools held a cultural fair showcasing traditional dances and foods from around the world
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·The government offered tax credits to businesses that install solar panels
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·A social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts
• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country