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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• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research in the field of renewable energy
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author