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 bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·The government provided support to families struggling with rising living costs
• ·A tech company donated money to a local charity that supports education