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 snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·A local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final