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’s public transport system launched an app that lets users plan routes in advance
• ·A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated