A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cups

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 collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

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• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A café introduced a new menu item inspired by Mediterranean cuisine
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxiety
• ·The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after injury and won a tournament in their comeback