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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• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·Farmers are switching to organic farming methods to meet consumer demand
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a strong storm system that could bring heavy rain to the eastern states
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·A construction company implemented new safety training programs that reduced on-site accidents by 40%
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festival
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season