Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·International teams are collaborating to address climate change challenges
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother, creamier coffee option
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to expand to 59 new locations across the country by the end of 2025
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Scientists discovered that a certain type of mushroom can be used to clean up oil spills
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 beds