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 popular bakery chain announced it will open 30 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services
• ·A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system function
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissions
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world