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 major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Study finds that journaling helps reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·A local school held a charity event raising over $50000 for children with cancer
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenagers
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money