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 farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The national basketball team hired a new coach with international experience
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospital
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·The military conducted a series of training exercises in a remote region to enhance readiness for potential threats.
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 118 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2030
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year