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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• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and boost local businesses
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding dark matter
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match, securing their spot in next year’s international tournament.
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six months