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 farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model
• ·A tech startup raised $4 million in funding to develop its AI language learning tool
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·An international aid organization delivered 15000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to ongoing conflicts
• ·A software company introduced a new collaboration tool designed to help remote teams work more efficiently
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative flours
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A charity organization provided 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farms
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·School newsletter features student art and writing