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 team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·A farmers market added more vendors selling artisanal products
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·A tech startup launched a new device that helps monitor home energy use
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of ice cream for the summer season
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills