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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• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding quantum computing
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owls