Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsElectronics 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 scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

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• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quickly
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A new opera based on a historical event opened to critical acclaim from music critics