Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students

Dance troupe performs at international festival in ParisElectronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scoresLocal government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks

Movie 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 hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkA hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment

Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skillsLocal businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills

The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a rowA tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research

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• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 26% in city centers
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A taxi company added 15 electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting carbon emissions by 25%
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year