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 pet rescue organization started a foster parent training program to prepare people for caring for animals
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produce
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next year
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A major tech company unveiled a foldable tablet that transforms into a laptop with a detachable keyboard
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.